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JUDGES' HONORABLE MENTIONS

for our 1st

 

FAN VIDEO CHALLENGE

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Judge No. 1

"Over My Head" By Silvan

Judge's Comments

Knowing how disappointed you were when you had just put up your very first Video, "Flawed Design" about Terry Sheridan...yes it was a perfect fit for this Video challenge.  But you persevered and came back with an equally great video "Over My Head" highlighting Andre Marek.  Your timing of scenes and the beat of the music was right on.  Great song that described Marek's character as being over his head and how he always had Lady Claire on his mind! I admire your
tenacity of coming back to the Challenge with this video.

If I could I'd give you the Red Rose Award "You did very well my

Dear"...hands Silvan a red rose with a black ribbon...
"He is pleased with you!

 
       
 

Judge No. 2

Obsession by Galena

Judge's Comments

In support of our delightful International Tarts...I wanted to nominate Galena's Challenge OMK video "Obsession".  Even though this mesmerizing and sultry song is sung in French.... Galena is from Budapest. Being Hungarian...She says she does not know what the lyrics are in English....but that the emotions put forth by the singers actually inspired and designed the fluid editing style she utilized to show Sam's undying love.  It is, to me, a fan video edited strictly by and for the heart....and that is why it
captured mine.

 

 
       
 

Judge No. 3

Johnnie's Heart by RRuin

Judge's Comments

This video gets kudos for the slideshow concept and for being a little different. Great song choice, and excellent matchup of images to lyrics. I liked how the focus remained on Johnnie throughout, keeping it closely in line with the challenge theme of a character study. Very movingly made and something a little unique from the rest. Well done!

 

 
       
 

Judge No. 4

Jealousy by DreamyViper

Judge's Comments

It is evident by the composition of this video, that each scene incorporated was well thought out to convey the Phantom's feelings of jealously, rage, pain and passion for Christine.  The author did not miss a chance to match up clips to the beat of the music, like when the monkey is clanking his cymbals, Phantom smashing the mirror, and Phantom watching the monkey all synced up to the drumbeats in the song.  I enjoyed how when the music swells and heightens, key scenes are inserted of Phantom and Christine to highlight the passion he has for her as well his obsessive jealously.  I was thoroughly impressed by how each detail of this video was planned so precisely with the song in mind as well as telling us about the Phantom's character.  Fantastic work! 

 
       
 

Judge No. 5


Who Wants To Live Forever by Dragon Slayer

Judge's Comments

I have to completely admire this first time attempt.  To jump into video editing is one thing...to jump directly into a video challenge - that takes some nads!!  If I could, I'd give you the Brass Balls Award.  Your choice of song to subject is very good!  I love this song but had never heard it done by anyone other than Queen.  It really creates a surreal feeling...couple that feeling with Dracula, well...it just fit very well.  Through the stills you chose, and the song you used, I really felt Dracula's point of view...the frustration he had with his own existence and his inability to attain the one thing he ever really desired, someone like himself - someone born, not bitten.  "There's no chance for us..." - though he hoped there was.  A nicely done character video.  Good job!  And please, keep up the good work! 

 
       
 

Judge No. 6

Constant Craving
by LowFlyingKiwi


Judge's Comments

I was very impressed with the composition of this video. The author, in adhereing to the rules of the contest was able to deftly use the existing transitions and camera angles in the movie to bring to life the very sensuous nature of the Dracula character. The music really set the tone for this video and the clips were matched and edited with precision. This one is a new D2K classic!

 

 
       

 

 

 

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